Near-Surface Sedimentary Cover Study

JSC “MAGE” uses the following methods to study near-surface sedimentary cover:

  • Continuous High-Resolution Seismic Profiling
  • Side – Scan Sonar
  • Bottom Sampling

 

Equipment and Instruments:

Seismic Acoustics System:
Work Station 4-channel GeoPro Side Scan Processor
Side – Scan Sonar Two-frequency SS942
Data Processing and Control System RadExPro
Digital Seismic Telemetry System for Work in Water Areas Xzone Bottom Fish, up to 960 channels
Seismic Streamer Xzone Bottom Fish
Length of Streamer 150 m
No. of Channels 24
Air Gun Mini GI, volume of 60 cu inches (G30/I30)
Gun Control System Real Time Systems HotShot
Navigation Equipment: Trimble DSM-132, Leica MK – 12
Software HydroPro
Echo Sounders NEL M3A Depth measurement range – 0-200 m,
NEL M3B Depth measurement range – 0-500 m,
F-840 Depth measurement range – 0-1600 m
Bottom Sampling Devices: Core samplers, scoops, dredges